residue
/ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: residues
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That which persists or remains following the removal or elimination of other elements.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The substance that remains after evaporation, distillation, filtration or any similar process.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “residue” mean?
That which persists or remains following the removal or elimination of other elements.
Is “residue” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.